Runflat tyres
What are Runflat tyres?
Runflat or run flat tyre, RFT tyre, run on flat tyre, puncture proof tyre, Self-supporting tyre, extended mobility tyre, zero pressure tyre, ZP, EMT, SST, ROF, BSR… You may have already come across one of these terms without really knowing what it means. For several years now, runflat technology has been used mainly for sport and premium vehicles as a solution against the risk of accidents caused by a sudden puncture.
How do runflat tyres work?
A run flat tyre is designed with reinforced sidewalls that help support the car’s weight and allows it to continue to run after a loss of pressure.
How to recognize runflat tyres?
Motorists should be able to tell whether they have a set of runflat tyres fitted to their car by looking at the coding on the tyres’ sidewalls.
What to do in case of pressure loss?
Drivers who have runflat tyres fitted can continue travelling along their journey for a maximum distance of up to 80 more Kms. Moreover, motorists can continue to drive at speeds of up to 80 km/h on run flat tyres.
These figures may vary depending on tyre profiles and manufacturers. In concrete terms, your driving range will depend on the load of your vehicle, the outside temperature, and the road.